NEW DELHI : As Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan completed his tenure as the Chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board, he said that there is no scope for industries to stick to intellectual property rights (IPR) of COVID-19 vaccines and that organizations must find ways to ensure affordable access to key drugs.Speaking at the 149th session of the Executive Board on Wednesday, the Minister said: "At a critical time like the present pandemic, there is no scope for the industry to stick to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

Sometimes we find that there is little willingness for collaborative research. Affordability too, is a key driving factor to achieve our aim of health for all.

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